Under 15's
Matches
Sun 05 Oct 2014
Wharfedale
10
17
Keighley RUFC
Under 15's
Tries: R Gibson, R Allen (2)Conversions: R Gibson
Wharfedale 10 - Keighley 17

Wharfedale 10 - Keighley 17

Robert Willson6 Oct 2014 - 20:22
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Wharfedale 10 - Keighley 17

Keighley vs Wharfedale.

Yorkshire Cup 1st Round.

A close match was anticipated for the this game and we were not disappointed.

Both Wharfedale and Keighley were evenly matched in the forwards and backs. Each team having a strong battle to break through the opponents defence and also really focussed in defence to prevent any breaks.
Wharfedale scored the only try in the first half.

Both teams had breaks in to the 22 of the opposing side. The defence of the line from both teams was a great match to watch. A very competitive and fairly challenged battle.

The half time discussion with the coaches focussing the Keighley team on what they were capable of achieving and looking to expand the number of moves to create some space to allow an attack on the Wharfedale line.

Keighley moved in to the second half with more confidence and soon began to exploit the speed and strength on both wings. The whole team had to remain focussed and committed to allow the ball out to the wing. The game was very competitive in the forwards, scrums, line outs and loose ball being a very close challenge between each set of forwards.

Keighley continued to gain more confidence as the second and third try were scored in the second half.

The speed of the game was fast paced with little time for catching breath. The fitness training over the Summer showing its benefit as the majority of the team remained on the pitch for the duration.

The final score from Wharfedale came in the dying minute of the game.

A huge game which resulted in victory for Keighley and a great performance which is a clear indicator of the skills that the team are able to bring to each game.

Round 2 here we come!!!

Match Date: 05/10/2014
Match Start Time: 11:04:11
Home Team: Wharfedale
Away Team: Keighley u15s
End Score: 10 - 17
Weather: Sunny
Pitch Condition: Soft
Match Events

11:42 Wharfedale score a try
Half Time:: Wharfedale 5 – Keighley 0

35:13 Keighley u15s's Ryan Gibson has just scored a great try
36:41 Keighley u15s's Ryan Gibson misses the conversion
Wharfedale 5 – Keighley 5

39:33 Try to Ryan Allen for Keighley u15s
40:54 Ryan Gibson adds 2 more points with a successful conversion for Keighley u15s
Wharfedale 5 – Keighley 12

56:50 Keighley u15s's Ryan Allen has just scored a great try
57:57 Keighley u15s's Ryan Gibson misses the conversion
Wharfedale 5 – Keighley 17

59:16 Try for Wharfedale
59:54 Wharfedale fail to get the conversion

Final Score:: Wharfedale 10 – Keighley 17

Match Honours:
Man of the Match: Harry Gallagher
Nominated by the Wharfedale coach following a strong game in the centre position with some great tackling in defense and strong attack, finding the gaqps and drawing players before passing the ball out down the line.

Top Tackler: Dan Chander
A tough decision for the coaches with this one. Everyone in the team had a strong tackling performance during the match. Dan awarded the honours for a very strong performance in the close forwards competition throughout the match.

Coaches Award: Ryan Gibson
Awarded for delivering the game requested by the coaches as the match changed. Ranging from Hooker, to back to conversion kicking. A great performance leading the team in the various positions through the match.

Parents Award: Ryan Allen
Scoring two of the three tries was not the only reason for this award. Ryan grows in strength and confidence through each match played. His tackling game saving several try attempts from Wharfedale and his speed down the wing outpacing the Wharfedale defence.

Match details

Match date

Sun 05 Oct 2014

Kickoff

11:00

Meet time

10:00
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